Plant Designer – Mining & Minerals
Location: Greenwood Village, Colorado
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Level
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Plant Designer to join a growing engineering team supporting mining, minerals processing, materials handling, and refining projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex industrial facilities from early-stage design through detailed engineering and construction support.
The ideal candidate will have strong 3D modeling and plant layout experience, a solid understanding of mechanical systems, and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and prepare plant layouts, equipment arrangements, 2D drawings, and 3D design models for mining and minerals processing facilities.
- Support project planning activities by collaborating with engineers, project managers, and other design professionals.
- Contribute to Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), facility layouts, and equipment general arrangements during early project phases.
- Create and maintain detailed CAD models and construction drawings.
- Navigate and review 3D models to identify interferences, improve constructability, and ensure design quality.
- Design complex mechanical systems and components with minimal supervision.
- Assist with material requisitions, bid evaluations, and procurement support activities.
- Participate in model reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
- Develop and maintain drafting standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Conduct occasional site visits to support construction activities, resolve field issues, and interpret design documents.
- Prepare progress reports and design documentation as required.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in plant design, industrial facilities, mining, minerals processing, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, drafting principles, design standards, and construction documentation.
- Experience coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines in a 3D modeling environment.
- Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD (2020 or newer).
- Experience with CADWorx and/or Autodesk Plant 3D.
- Demonstrated ability to create and manage detailed 3D plant models in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Experience modeling mechanical equipment and coordinating interfaces with piping, structural, civil, and electrical disciplines.
- Ability to read, interpret, and utilize engineering documents and drawings developed by other project teams.
- Knowledge of engineering materials and construction practices relevant to industrial facilities.
- Familiarity with NI 43-101 and/or SK1300 reporting requirements is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Additional Requirements
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
- Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Ability to meet project schedules and work occasional overtime when required.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on occasion (up to 10%).
What You'll Gain
- Opportunity to work on large-scale mining and minerals projects.
- Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering and advanced 3D design technologies.
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and technical development.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.